​LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD “CAREER GUIDES”

​LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD “CAREER GUIDES”
 
 
The recently established Bristol Municipal Career and Technical Academy is beginning its recruitment of business and non-profit leaders. It is looking for those with career experiences that they would share, in a classroom setting, with local 8-12 graders contemplating their own future.
 
Working in partnership with selected administration and faculty from Mt.Hope High School and Kickemuit Middle School, the “Career Explorers” program has identified nearly 20 different occupations that it is looking to have their students exposed to during the remainder of this school year. These are included on a separate page.
 
I’m sure many of you would like to help out. You know it's important to give kids the opportunity to learn more about your work. It might even be a good way to find someone to fill an entry-level job or to be an intern. But, are you having reservations? Let me answer a few questions you may be having.
 

1.     What will be expected of me if I teach a class?

          You will prepare an outline for your talk. It will be like a “pitch” for your occupation. You’ll want to include a general description of what you do/your business is. Then talk about what it takes to get started in your field, the skills you need, and how what students learn in school will relate back to this occupation.
 
2.       How often will I need to teach a class?
          During the remainder of this school year, a Career Guide will be scheduled to give their talk no more than twice. These are after-school programs so they would be held late afternoon, evenings, or weekends. Your commitment, all in, maybe 5-6 hours at most                                         (preparation and teaching).
 
3.       Will the students have any “assignment”?
          All students who enroll in the Career Explorers will be given a “journal” booklet that they will use to write down what they learned in each class. Additionally, each class will have a unique “problem” designed for its content. The student will be asked to write in their journal their answer to the problem. That’s it; no grading is done by the Guide.
 
4.       Will I be required to bring them to my place of work?
          Classes will be held at Rogers Free Library or the Bristol Recreation                     Center. If you enjoy this experience so much that you would like to offer a tour of your work place that would be wonderful.
 
5.       If I really am impressed by one or more students, so much so that I’d like to discuss further exploration (ie. Job shadowing or an internship), would I be allowed to do so?
          Yes; we are hoping that by exposing these teens to a variety of career options something will click and they will be more curious. If this connection happens, BMCTA will be the interface with the parents to set this up.
 
 
You may have other questions. We hope you will; that means you have an interest in signing up for our Career Guide team.
 
All questions should be directed to:
 
Craig Evans
Coordinator of Bristol Municipal Career and Technical Academy
Email address:    [email protected]
Phone Number:   401-206-4183
 
      Career Guides being sought from the following occupations
 
 
Animal Care                                                 Military
 
Blue Economy                                             Public Safety/Law Enforcement
 
Building/Construction                                  Real Estate
 
Business Disciplines                                   Social Media
 
Computers                                                   Transportation/Trucking/Logistics
 
Design
 
Education/Teaching
 
Engineering
 
Entertainment
 
Government-Local
 
Government- State
 
Health Care
 
High Tech
 
Hospitality/Restaurants
 
Journalism
 
Landscaping/Horticulture/Gardening
 
Legal
 
Manufacturing
 
Material Science